Manila, March 27 -- Malacanang expressed pride on Thursday following tennis teen sensation Alex Eala's remarkable victory at the ongoing Miami Open.

The 19-year-old Eala reached the semifinal round after defeating world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek early Thursday (PH time) at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Eala's historic run also includes wins over unseeded American Katie Volynets, as well as two other Grand Slam champions: 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia and reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys of the United States.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Palace is delighted of Eala's showing, adding that the government will continue to celebrate Filipinos who bring honor to the country...